Electric Water Heaters: What you need to know about them?

The thing about water heaters is that when it comes to variety you're spoilt for choice, whether it's tankless, gas or electric. Coming to electric heaters, it's slightly different from their distant cousins for the fact that these electric units come with a capacity of 51 gallons; for a normal household that is; which is about 10 gallons larger than most standard gas heaters. Why? For the very simple reason that electric heaters will heat slower than gas heaters.

Some of the best manufactured electric models come from renowned companies like A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Rheem and GE. These are all equipped with a solid guarantee and they will do your bidding for years to come. Here's a little tip when buying a water heater; not just the electric ones. Consider the fact that the price differs from place to place.

 If the manufacturing factories are close to from where you're buying them, then it's safe to say that they would be sold cheaper. Yes, for the low shipping fee. Well, if they're imported, then expect to shell out a little more money. So always take into account about where and who makes these heaters. You should be safe. Now let us compare the brands.

 A.O. Smith electric heaters which are undoubtedly one of the best out there pack a reliable warranty but they are a wee expensive than most other brands. But that's justified if you would consider the level of quality and built that A.O. Smith brings. One of the leaders in the market, they usually don't get call-backs from customers and so you can expect a hassle-free heater for about 7 years.

That's normal for a heater of present standards. But even then, it wouldn't be the heater per se that causes trouble but usually bad water that causes lime build-up which in turn tears down the innards. But you must've heard people boast that their heaters had a longevity of 15 years, well that's all good if you don't mind that these heaters had no to little safety standards. But today's regulations are much stricter that makes it mandatory for heaters to be equipped with quality temperature and pressure valves that safeguards the heater from boiling and creating excess pressure.

 And I guess you would also want these safety procedures to be in place even if it means to pay a little extra. Boil easy. One of the veterans in the heating business is Rheem. Their electric heaters are always priced wallet-friendly, not to mention their guarantee and after-sales customer support.

One of the best you'll ever come across! Another reliable brand is Bradford White; quality heaters with excellent prices. So there you are, some of the best electric water heaters in the market. But I would still recommend you to do a little research and Google about a little bit before you finally decide to buy. Good luck!